Trenton Teapot Museum — Attraction in Trenton

While this was not on my list of places to go to, it was something my wife was adamant about visiting. We were heading eastbound from a 3 week rv trip, and she wanted me to take her. Since her happiness is all that matters, I planned the stop. We left the rv in a target parking lot in the bustling city of Jackson, TN and took our tow vehicle and beloved dog Gina, and drove the 25 miles to Trenton, Tn. We parked directly in front of the museum, which is connected to the towns police department. We entered and saw over 600, 16th, and 17th century porcelain teapots collected by a local doctor who traveled extensively. They were an interesting collection of a bygone era, and I, for one, am very glad my wife deeply appreciated the time, expense, and dedication to preserve this exquisite collection that this small town is centered around. I was moved by the care given this collection and the desire to preserve it for future generations. Well...

Unusual. Large room with glass doors and shelves. Looked like a floor to ceiling china cabinet. One hundred or so unusual teapots. They were interesting but no information describing the pots, where they were from or the era they were from. One interesting fact is, if building is closed, you can go next door to the police department or fire department and they will unlock the door for you 🤗. Glad it was free, especially after driving 80 miles...

A large display, some of them rare and all of them interesting and artistic. They are not large enough or easy enough to use and make even one cup of tea, but "veilleuses-theieres" which translated means night light teapots. A decorative way to provide a little light and to heat fragrant oils to give the place a nice fragrance. The one thing that the town is famous for, apart from a 31 mph speed...